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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.74 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.74 and 247.32 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.74 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.74 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.74 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 93,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,917.30/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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